Washer Fluid; Capacities - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Only use suitable service fluids for refilling. Never use the wrong service fluid. Failure to observe this warning can result in serious
malfunctions and engine damage.
Optional equipment and other accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. The engine may overheat at high
ambient temperatures and high engine loads.
Leaking service fluids can pollute the environment. Spilt service fluids must be collected in suitable containers and disposed of properly
and with respect for the environment.

Washer fluid

Fig. 256 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir.
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid reservoir. The filter keeps large dirt particles away from the windscreen washer jets
when refilling. The filter should only be removed for cleaning. If the filter is damaged or is not present, dirt particles can enter the system and will
block the washer jets.
Open the bonnet → In the engine compartment
The washer fluid reservoir is identified by the
Check whether there is enough windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
To top up, mix clean water (not distilled water) with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen
the packaging.
At low temperatures, add a special anti-freeze agent so that the fluid cannot freeze

Capacities

The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of between 3 and 5 litres depending on the vehicle equipment level.
WARNING
Never mix coolant additive or other unsuitable additives into the windscreen washer fluid. These may leave an oily film on the screen,
restricting the field of vision.
Use clean, clear water (not distilled water) with a washer fluid recommended by Volkswagen. Windscreen washer fluid recommended by
Volkswagen is available from a Volkswagen dealership.
A suitable anti-freeze agent should be added to the windscreen washer fluid if necessary.
NOTICE
Never mix other cleaning agents with the cleaning agents recommended by Volkswagen. This can cause the ingredients to separate and
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symbol on the cap → Fig. 256 .
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